Daniel Sheppard Daniel Sheppard

Daniel Sheppard

Content Writer UK, London
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At Thatsup since 2022

Daniel Sheppard

Content Writer UK, London

Originally from Slovenia but currently based in London, Daniel has been writing ever since he earned a gold star for an essay about autumn in primary school. He has since expanded his repertoire to cover everything from politics and daily news to music and dining, while also venturing into the ever-evolving world of social media marketing. Having worked for national media outlets, the European Commission, a major concert venue, and various other clients where food was of secondary importance, he now fully embraces the Big Smoke's vibrant culinary scene, putting his writing talents to use as a content creator at Thatsup.

He still tends to wax poetic when the leaves begin to change colour, though.

Articles by Daniel

Some of the best bartenders in Asia are taking over London next week

Some of the best bartenders in Asia are taking over London next week

On 16 and 17 October, London will host Barstars, a prestigious hospitality festival featuring 12 of Asia's best bartenders. The event will spotlight the pinnacle of Asian mixology, with bartenders from eight countries, including Singapore, Japan, China, and Korea, participating. Peter ChuaOn Day 1,...
9 Oct 2024
Two of Manchester's buzziest restaurants are expanding to London

Two of Manchester's buzziest restaurants are expanding to London

Permanently Unique, the Manchester restaurant group known for combining over-the-top decor with a refined and visually appealing culinary offering at their venues, is expanding two of its latest big hitters to London. Opened over the past year, Fenix and Louis have quickly established themselves amo...
7 Oct 2024
Two of Manchester's buzziest restaurants are expanding to London

Two of Manchester's buzziest restaurants are expanding to London

Permanently Unique, the Manchester restaurant group known for combining over-the-top decor with a refined and visually appealing culinary offering at their venues, is expanding two of its latest big hitters to London. Opened over the past year, Fenix and Louis have quickly established themselves amo...
7 Oct 2024
The best things to do for October half-term in London

October half-term activities

The autumn half-term (28 October–1 November) is coming up, meaning parents have to figure out what to do with their kids while they're home from school. Thankfully, this annual challenge is alleviated somewhat by London's many attractions, eager to entice kids with special October half-term offers a...
4 Oct 2024
Pitch teaming up with Luke Shaw and Mason Mount for Manchester venue

Pitch teaming up with Luke Shaw and Mason Mount for Manchester venue

Pitch is an luxury indoor golf concept where golfers of all skill levels can try their swing on famous courses from around the world thanks to the power of cutting-edge technology. The growing group has now set its sights on Manchester and enlisted a couple of high-profile football players in the pr...
3 Oct 2024
Pac-Manchester: A live Pac-Man experience with you in the main role is coming to the city

Pac-Manchester: A live Pac-Man experience with you in the main role is coming to the city

The team behind successful live adaptations of hits such as “The Crystal Maze” and “Tomb Raider” has announced they'll be tackling the classic arcade game next with the help of augmented reality. Using state-of-the-art AR technology, the Pac-Man Live Experience will place you in the titular characte...
2 Oct 2024
Michelin Keys 2024: Here are the recipients of the inaugural “Michelin stars for hotels” in London

Michelin Keys 2024: Here are the recipients of the inaugural “Michelin stars for hotels” in London

Back in April, the Michelin Guide announced a big push into the hospitality sector with the launch of its Michelin Key awards. Aiming to do for hotels what the Guide's Stars do for restaurants – namely, boost their profile and declare them as the best of the best while establishing the Guide as the...
1 Oct 2024
Second-hand treasures await at the Hackney Flea Market

Second-hand treasures await at the Hackney Flea Market

Hackney Flea Market runs some of the biggest pop-up flea markets in the city, with hundreds of treasure hunters coming together in search of a bargain. Despite its name, Hackney Flea Market isn't confined to just one borough. They organise flea markets at different venues across all of London and in...
1 Oct 2024
The biggest UK festival of Japanese culture is taking over Trafalgar Square

The biggest UK festival of Japanese culture is taking over Trafalgar Square

Japan Matsuri is an annual celebration of all things Japanese, from food to culture. Taking over Trafalgar Square this Sunday, the event will host a number of food stalls serving traditional Japanese delicacies such as okonomiyaki, ramen, and sushi. Various Japanese retailers and service providers w...
1 Oct 2024
Fulham Palace celebrates the orchard harvest with its annual Apple Day

Fulham Palace celebrates the orchard harvest with its annual Apple Day

The historic Fulham Palace boasts a 13-acre garden with its own orchard, and this Sunday they're celebrating the harvest with a day of apple-themed fun for all ages. Enjoy a day filled with activities for all ages, including an extensive stallholder market and delicious food and drink from local ven...
1 Oct 2024
The Festival of The Girl is back to help empower young girls

The Festival of The Girl is back to help empower young girls

Taking place this weekend, the Festival of The Girl is a two-day event aimed at educating, entertaining, and empowering young girls between the ages of 7 and 11. The sixth edition of the Festival of The Girl on 5 and 6 October will feature a wide range of inclusive activities and events aimed at bro...
1 Oct 2024
Throw down at the world-famous Conker Championships 2024

Throw down at the world-famous Conker Championships 2024

This Sunday, the Hampstead Heath Conker Championships are returning to the Parliament Hill Bandstand for another year of autumnal fun. This world-famous, record-breaking event includes competitions for children and adults, ending with thrilling final matches in the squared conker circle. No experien...
1 Oct 2024
A free exhibition inspired by Warhol is on at the Saatchi Gallery this weekend

A free exhibition inspired by Warhol is on at the Saatchi Gallery this weekend

Five emerging UK artists have created their interpretations of the “Other Half” of Andy Warhol's Absolut “blue” painting for a new exhibition.  Absolut is hosting "Absolut Warhol: The Other Half" at the Saatchi Gallery from 4 to 6 October, with free admission. The exhibition space takes inspira...
1 Oct 2024
The best cigar lounges in London

Cigar lounges

In the years since the smoking ban there has been a decrease in the number of places in London where you can smoke a cigar in peace, but cigar aficionados can still indulge their passion at a number of locations across the city. From exclusive cigar bars at luxury hotels to airy outdoor cigar terrac...
9 Oct 2024
Carousel celebrates its tenth birthday in October

Carousel celebrates its tenth birthday in October

Wine bar and kitchen Carousel has been bringing some of the world's foremost culinary talent to Fitzrovia for a decade now, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, to celebrate their tenth birthday, they'll even be dialling things up a notch. In addition to their monthly line-up of...
27 Sep 2024
A major Wes Anderson exhibition is coming to the Design Museum in 2025

A major Wes Anderson exhibition is coming to the Design Museum in 2025

It might be some way off still, but judging by the response to the “Accidentally Wes Anderson” exhibition, not to mention his movies, Londoners can't get enough of the imaginative director's striking worlds. In November 2025, the Design Museum will launch the first retrospective exhibition focused o...
26 Sep 2024